Bill > HB1132

This bill enhances public safety regulations for firearms and ammunition dealers by imposing new restrictions on bulk purchases and transfers. Specifically, the bill limits dealers to selling no more than one firearm to a single purchaser within a 30-day period and restricting ammunition sales to 100 rounds of .50 caliber or 1,000 rounds of other calibers within the same timeframe. The legislation includes numerous exceptions for law enforcement, correctional facilities, federal officers, and certain other entities. The bill also strengthens existing dealer licensing requirements by mandating detailed record-keeping, surveillance systems, security measures, and annual certifications. Dealers must maintain comprehensive digital video surveillance, secure firearms during and after business hours, and promptly respond to law enforcement requests. Violation of these provisions can result in license forfeiture and potential criminal penalties. The bill aims to create more stringent oversight of firearm and ammunition sales while providing specific carve-outs for professional and legal transfer scenarios, ultimately seeking to reduce potential mass purchasing that could enable dangerous behavior.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1132&Year=2025&Initiative=false